Biblically Based, Christ Centered, Caring Community in Annapolis, MD
Christians should strive by God’s grace to be faithful in their callings – the specific tasks and responsibilities given to us by God, through which God works to serve our neighbors and promote the common good, restraining the effects of the curse and bringing blessing to every realm of life and every corner of creation.
Colossians 3:23-24; 1 Peter 4:10-11
Paul writes to his spiritual son Timothy, fondly remembering his participation in the ancient faith and encouraging him to stir up the Spirit’s Presence and gifts.
2 Timothy 2:1–7
The Church becomes a beautiful community of diversity as we embrace each other with our different gifts, experiences, ethnicities, and backgrounds and submit to God’s Word together.
1 Corinthians 12:4-7
We are to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit, Who empowers us for the mission of God in the earth today.
Acts 1:8
Disciples use their spiritual gifts and look for ways to serve in the local church.
1 Peter 4:10-11
In the New Covenant, God calls all Christians to be actively participating in works of ministry, serving others in the church and the world.
Ephesians 4:8-12
The church becomes vibrant and grows as each person uses their gifts and calling to serve others for Christ.
Acts 6:1-7
Deacons are men and women of Christian character and a mature, orthodox faith, who are set apart by the church to serve the church, her members, and others in practical ways.
1 Timothy 3:8-13
Gifts are given by God to enable every Christian to be an effective minister for God, helping to build His Church and Kingdom.
Ephesians 4:7-16
Each of us must know which gifts we have been given so that we can serve others, but we are also called to serve in areas where we are not gifted – especially helping those in need.
1 Peter 4:10-11; Galatians 6:9-10
Spiritual gifts are concrete expressions of God’s grace, manifested by the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, in order to enable us to serve others in love.
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Calling refers to the specific tasks and responsibilities given to us by God, through which God works to serve our neighbors and promote the common good, restraining the effects of the curse and bringing blessing to every realm of life and every corner of creation.
1 Peter 4:10-11; Jeremiah 29:4-7
As a local church BRCC is called to encourage each member to realize the calling they have been given in Christ, to encourage devotion to Christ and His call upon us, and to equip and encourage believers to fulfill their calling in Christ.
Romans 1:1-17
Our primary identity comes from God’s call placing us in Christ, but He has also given each of us individual calls – a particular mixture of desires, gifts, talents, responsibilities, relationships, and opportunities that we receive from God and develop and nurture throughout life to allow each of us to love and serve God and our neighbor.
1 Corinthians 7:17-24
This is a question and answers session on the series The Holy Spirit – God’s Empowering Presence. A variety of questions on topics such as guidance, unusual manifestations, and spiritual gifts were discussed.
God gives His people the gift of prophecy, the ability to give a spontaneous word from God, which can edify, exhort, and comfort believers, and convict unbelievers.
1 Corinthians 14:1-5; 29-33
When spoken for others to hear in public worship, tongues must be interpreted so that others may benefit from the prayer, blessing, and praise to God.
1 Corinthians 14:1-5; 26-28
The main use of the gift of tongues is for private worship and prayer, and as we use this gift we are built up in our faith so that we can serve God and others.
1 Corinthians 14:13-19
The gift of tongues is the enablement of believers by the Holy Spirit to speak in a language they have not learned & do not understand.
1 Corinthians 14:13-19
When we were baptized in the Holy Spirit, we were initiated into the New Covenant, placed into the Church, given spiritual gifts, and empowered to be Christ’s witnesses.
Acts 1:4-5
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the promised experience of the Spirit being poured out, coming upon, and filling God’s New Covenant people.
Mark 1:1-8; John 1:29-34
Spiritual gifts are concrete expressions of God’s grace, manifested by the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, given to each believer in order to strengthen the church and enable us to serve others in love.
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
The key to true spirituality is not either marriage or being single, but rather determining God’s call and gifts for us, and following biblical mandates for our lives.
1 Corinthians 7:1-9